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Expert how-to guides for backpacking. From packing tips to gear care, safety advice, and trail-tested know-how.

Cuban Black Bean Soup
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Trail Recipe: Instant Rice & Dehydrated Beans

ByChef Corso

We are digging back into the panty for 2 more fantastic ingredients to pack along: Instant Rice & Dehydrated Beans.

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cheeze it cheesy grits made
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Trail Recipe: Cheez-It Cheesy Cheddar Grits

ByChef Corso

Cheez-It Cheesy Cheddar Grits: Fast and tasty meal with your favorite trail craving. Ready in no time, delicious, and will keep you hiking.

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Fresh Ultralight Pad Thai made
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Trail Recipe: Fresh Ultralight Pad Thai

ByChef Corso

Ultralight Pad Thai Recipe: fast, light, packable, and filling. Plus a bit of texture and freshness to spice things up on the trail.

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Trail Recipe: Dirtbag Eggs Benedict

ByChef Corso

Dirtbag Eggs Benedict: Yes, you can have brunch on the trail. This recipe is an absolute knock out for any camper or backpacker rolling out of their tent in the morning.

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Carbonara Pasta dish wide
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Trail Recipe: Carbonara Pasta

ByChef Corso

Carbonara Pasta: Eggs, cheese, and a bit of bacon round out this elevated, extremely filling pasta meal.

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Backcountry Cooking Workshop Chef Corso
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Backcountry Cooking Workshop with Chef Corso

ByChef Corso

Join Chef Corso from MONTyBOCA for this fun and interactive backcountry cooking workshop. Learn recipes, cooking tricks, and meal prep tips.

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Pantry Basics Polenta joshua tree
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Pantry Basics with Polenta, Grits, and Cornbread Mix Recipe

ByChef Corso

Pantry Basics: See why Polenta, Grits, and Cornbread mix are a great ingredient that will allow you to cook on the trail, anytime, anywhere.

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Chef Corso Rice Crispy Treat Bowl Recipe
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Trail Recipe: Rice Crispy Treat Bowl

ByChef Corso

Make your own Rice Crispy Treat Bowl for your next backpacking trip. Stock up on the ingredients below for this trail recipe.

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Chef Corso Making Ramen
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Trail Recipe: Shiitake Sesame Ramen

ByChef Corso

Shiitake Sesame Ramen: Take a look at the ingredients Chef Corso chose and use them to elevate your next trail meal!

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Caramelized Banana Nilla Wafer Bowl
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Trail Recipe: Caramelized Banana Nilla Wafer Bowl

ByChef Corso

Don’t forget about dessert! This fast dessert recipe really hits the spot and only packs in at a few ounces.

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How to Make Alcohol Stove Recipes (3 Mouth Watering Meals)
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How to Make Alcohol Stove Recipes (3 Mouth Watering Meals)

ByLeonard Pineda

These alcohol stove recipes can be great selections for longer-haul trips as they are very lightweight and super packable.

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The Best Spices To Pack for Hiking and Backpacking
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The Best Spices To Pack for Hiking and Backpacking

ByChef Corso

Come along as we did into the pantry to find the best spices to pack along for many styles of trips.

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Trail Recipe: Biscuits and Gravy
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Trail Recipe: Biscuits and Gravy

ByLeonard Pineda

Looking for a hearty way to start your day on the trail? Look no further than this fast, easy and tasty biscuits and gravy recipe.

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Trail Recipe: Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake
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Trail Recipe: Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake

ByChef Corso

This Twinkie Strawberry Shortcake dessert is perfect for any trek.

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Trail Recipe: Corn Nut Pork Rind Pozole
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Trail Recipe: Corn Nut Pork Rind Pozole

ByChef Corso

You can make a pretty amazing version of pozole with just a few items from the gas station. 

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Trail Recipe: How to Make Veggie Mixto
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Trail Recipe: How to Make Veggie Mixto

ByChef Corso

Headed out on the road this Spring/Summer? Whip up this fast, easy, cheap and tasty lunch in just a few minutes.

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Trail Recipe: the Ultimate Breakfast Trail Taco
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Trail Recipe: the Ultimate Breakfast Trail Taco

ByChef Corso

The Ultimate Breakfast Trail Tacos is everything you want in a recipe. Fast, easy, light-weight, cheap, filling, packable for many days, and really tasty.

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Trail Recipe: Cuban Black Bean Soup
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Trail Recipe: Cuban Black Bean Soup

ByChef Corso

If you like chili, then you will love this Cuban black bean soup recipe.

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